TO APPLY:  Application must be completed at:  https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

Search for job posting # 00055955

HIRING CONTACT: Kyle Brunson, (903) 928-2251, Email: kyle.brunson@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area, 16149 N. US HWY 287, Tennessee Colony, TX 75861

Note: Bunkhouse lodging will be available for this position.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Project Leader, Middle Trinity River Ecosystem Project, this position is responsible for performing general maintenance and development activities on the Middle Trinity River Ecosystem Project which includes Gus Engeling, Richland Creek, Keechi Creek, Big Lake Bottom and Cedar Creek Islands Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).  Field duties include, but are not limited to assisting with habitat management efforts such as; shredding, disking, herbicide spraying, prescribed burning, wildlife census and surveys, baseline inventory and monitoring, wildlife research, data entry, equipment and facility maintenance and repair, and other tasks as assigned.  Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

NOTE: As students, paid work experience reflected on your application may be limited.  Therefore, applicants are encouraged to include any additional educational, volunteer, civic/community engagement or life experiences that addresses the knowledge, skills and abilities reflected on this intern opportunity within the work experience section of the application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree or higher within the last 6 months.

Minimum of 18 completed semester credit hours from an accredited college or university at time of application.

Must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grade point scale or "Pass" on a Pass/Fail system.

Experience:

None required.

Licensure:

Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university in a Wildlife Science or closely related program.

Experience:

Experience in wildlife research and wildlife management techniques.

Experience in safe equipment operation and maintenance (including but not limited to tractors and associated implements; ATVs/UTVs; four-wheel drive and off-road vehicles, etc.).

READ – IMPORTANT TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENT:

A copy of a current college transcript, ISSUED FROM THE REGISTRAR with a signature and/or school watermark, must be attached to the application at time of submission. The transcript must show current GPA, credits, and current enrollment or recent graduation with a bachelor’s or higher degree. Graduation date must be December 2025 or more recent.

DEGREE PLANS OR GRADES FROM A STUDENT SELF-SERVICE PORTAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Omission of a transcript will be the basis for disqualification.